Moose Peak Lighthouse, photo by Jeremy D'Entremont

This episode of Light Hearted featured an interview with the owners of one of the most rugged and remote lighthouses in New England. Congress authorized the building of a lighthouse on the east point of 30-acre Mistake Island, about five miles offshore from Jonesport, Maine, in March 1825. The station was established in October 1826. A 24-foot-tall round rubblestone tower and dwelling were originally constructed; the 57-foot brick tower that stands today was built in 1851. A new two-family house was completed in 1903. In 1982, a decade after the station was automated and de-staffed, a military team blew up the keeper's house as a training exercise.

Moose Peak Light Station on Mistake Island circa 1975. U.S. Coast Guard photo.

Under the guidelines of the National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act, the lighthouse was sold via online auction in 2012. It was later sold to Jeremey Richardson and Miriam Davidson. Jeremey was born in Bangor, Maine, and has lived in the state his entire life. Miriam was born and raised in Colorado, but has spent time in New England throughout her life. She says she is drawn to the region’s history and cold weather.

Jeremey Richardson and friends

Miriam moved to Maine full-time in 2013 and currently works for the Maine Department of Corrections as a Forensic Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. Jeremey enjoys varying occupations and claims to be impartial to the days of the week. Together, with their five dogs, the couple enjoys outdoor adventures and is excited for the opportunities Moose Peak Lighthouse and Mistake Island present.  

GoFundMe Page for Moose Peak

Instagram for Moose Peak Lighthouse

Article by Bob Trapani Jr.